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Ministry of Railways
Central Railway ensures cleanliness of railway premise and speedy disposal of all pending matters in offices
: Mumbai, October 28, 2022
Central Railway taking the lead in Government of India’s Special Campaign 2.0 started on 2nd October, 2022, completed 646 campaigns so far. This includes cleanliness drive at Railway Stations, Railway premises, Tracks, Workshops, Railway colonies etc. and to ensure the disposal of pending matters in offices.
In line with the philosophy of Special Campaign 2.0, Central Railway has taken up all 466 stations for the Cleanliness Campaign. A special emphasis has been laid on mechanized cleaning of railway stations with a special focus on cleanliness of trains and stations including toilets and washrooms.
Central Railway has already held more than 646 cleanliness campaigns exceeding the target by covering railway stations, offices, workshops, Railway Staff colonies etc. During this campaign, several other initiatives have also been taken which include the development of IT applications for online processing and disposal of various pending references.
Additionally, public grievances are also monitored through the ‘Rail Madad portal’. It provides real-time redressal of grievances and online monitoring of the pendency and disposal of these grievances. Special campaign 2.0 is still in progress and aims to ensure cleanliness and speedy disposal of all pending matters in offices.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
CSR Projects under Namami Gange Programme
Government of India has set-up Clean Ganga Fund , as a trust under the Indian Trust Act, 1882, to allow resident Indians, Non Resident Indians  and Persons of Indian Origins , Corporates  to contribute towards the conservation of the river Ganga. The contributions to Clean Ganga Fund falls within the purview of Corporate Social Responsibility  activity as defined in Schedule VII to the Companies Act, 2013. The Corporate Sector Contribution to the Clean Ganga Fund till 30th June, 2021 amounts to Rs.365.38 crore. The amounts accrued to the CGF can be used for different projects & activities as approved by the trust.
There is a dedicated website under Clean Ganga Fund on Corporate Social Responsibility , inviting corporate to participate in the Namami Gange Programme. The following activities are offered under CSR:-
- Ghats Construction /Modification / Extension.
- Cleaning of Ghats.
- Providing Amenities at important Ghats.
- Crematoria Construction / Modification / Extension.
- Ganga Gram.
- Bioremediation of Nallas & Drains.
- Information Education Communication  Activities.
- River Surface Cleaning using Trash Skimmers
- Solid Waste Management.
- Tree Plantation.
The following projects are financed by the Corporate under the CSR initiatives:-
- Development of Har ki Pauri Complex in Haridwar at a cost of Rs.34.00 crore under CSR initiative of Indian Oil Corporation Limited;
- Development of Karnwas Banger Ghat at a cost of Rs.3.21 crore under CSR initiative of State Bank of India;
- Development of Ghat & Crematoria at Badrinath & Gangotri at a cost of Rs.26.64 crore under CSR initiative of Indo-Rama Trust.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Tribal Affairs, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Rural Development
100 Artisans from 20 States Participates in NABARD Hasta Shilpotsav
NABARD Hasta Shilpotsav 2022 Starts Today
Kolkata, March 2, 2022
The Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Cooperation, Panchayat & Rural Development, Government of West Bengal, Dr M V Rao & Board Member, NABARD inaugurated the Hasta Shilpostav 2022 today at Salt Lake. Dr. A.R. Khan, Chief General Manager, NABARD, WORO, Kolkata welcomed the Chief Guest, dignitaries and all the artisans present there on the occasion. The Utsav is going to continue till March 8, 2022.
Around 20 states are participating in the exhibition involving 100 artisans supported under various skill development programmes conducted and producer companies supported by NABARD.
The products on display included Pochampally sarees from Tamil Nadu, Channapatna lac ware wooden toys from Karnataka, wood carved products from Andhra Pradesh, handmade Kolhapuri chappals from Karnataka, Kosa silk handloom products and bell metal products from Chhattisgarh, carpets and foot mats from Haryana, traditional Rajasthani Kundan and Meenakari jewellery from Rajasthan, handloom products from Arunachal Pradesh, cane and bamboo products, traditional Assamese and musing attire from Assam besides, Sitalpati handicraft products from Coochbehar, Kantha stitch products from Burdwan, silk sarees and silk garments from Murshidabad and many more products from all districts of West Bengal.
TRIFED, Kolkata is also participating with paintings, pottery, textile, jewellery, cane and bamboo products and metal crafts.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Cabinet approves Agriculture Export Policy, 2018
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Agriculture Export Policy, 2018. The Cabinet has also approved the proposal for establishment of Monitoring Framework at Centre with Commerce as the nodal Department with representation from various line Ministries/Departments and Agencies and representatives of concerned State Governments, to oversee the implementation of Agriculture Export Policy.
The Government has come out with a policy to double farmers’ income by 2022. Exports of agricultural products would play a pivotal role in achieving this goal. In order to provide an impetus to agricultural exports, the Government has come out with a comprehensive “Agriculture Export Policy” aimed at doubling the agricultural exports and integrating Indian farmers and agricultural products with the global value chains. The Agriculture Export Policy has the following vision:
“Harness export potential of Indian agriculture, through suitable policy instruments, to make India global power in agriculture and raise farmers’ income.”
Objectives:
Objectives of the Agriculture Export Policy are as under:
- To double agricultural exports from present ~US$ 30+ Billion to ~US$ 60+ Billion by 2022 and reach US$ 100 Billion in the next few years thereafter, with a stable trade policy regime.
- To diversify our export basket, destinations and boost high value and value added agricultural exports including focus on perishables.
- To promote novel, indigenous, organic, ethnic, traditional and non-traditional Agri products exports.
- To provide an institutional mechanism for pursuing market access, tackling barriers and deal with sanitary and phyto-sanitary issues.
- To strive to double India’s share in world agri exports by integrating with global value chain at the earliest.
- Enable farmers to get benefit of export opportunities in overseas market.
Elements of Agriculture Export Policy:
The recommendations in the Agriculture Export Policy have been organised in two categories – Strategic and Operational – as detailed below:
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Strategic
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Policy measures
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Infrastructure and logistics support
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Holistic approach to boost exports
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Greater involvement of State Governments in agri exports
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Focus on Clusters
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Promoting value-added exports
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Marketing and promotion of “Brand India
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Operational
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Attract private investments into production and processing
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Establishment of strong quality regimen
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Research & Development
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Miscellaneous
President's Secretariat
Prince of Wales Calls on the President
The Prince of Wales called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Welcoming the Prince to India, the President congratulated him on his election as the head of the Commonwealth. He said that India considers the Commonwealth as an important grouping that voices the concerns of a large number of countries, including the Small Island Developing States.
The President said that India and the United Kingdom are natural partners bound by historical ties and shared values of democracy, rule of law and respect for multi-cultural society. As the world’s pre-eminent democracies, our two countries have much to contribute together to effectively address the many challenges faced by the world today.
The Prince planted a Champa sapling – plant native to the subcontinent which has several uses in Ayurveda – in the Herbal Garden of Rashtrapati Bhavan. He was taken around the garden and shown different plants that have medicinal properties. The Prince showed a keen interest in India’s alternative model of healthcare.
The President thanked the Prince of Wales for his support for Ayurveda research. The Prince of Wales Charitable Foundation and the All India Institute of Ayurveda signed an MOU during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UK in April 2018. Under the MOU, the All India Institute of Ayurveda and the College of Medicine, UK will be conducting clinical research on Depression, Anxiety and Fibromyalgia. They will also be undertaking training programme for the development of Standard Operating Protocol on “AYURYOGA” for UK Health professionals.
Election Commission
Voting percentage in last two General Elections in the eight Lok Sabha seats going for polling in first phase in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh- India’s largest state electorally, will see polling in seven phases in the upcoming General Elections -2019. During the first phase, polling will be held for eight Lok Sabha seats namely– Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Meerut, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar - all in the western Uttar Pradesh.
As per the data sourced from the ECI website, polling percentage on all eight seats was higher in the General Elections -2014 than the General Elections -2009. In 2014, highest polling percentage among these eight seats was seen by the Saharanpur parliamentary constituency at 74.26 percent.
The detailed number of electors, voters and polling percentage for the above mentioned eight parliamentary constituencies for the General Elections -2009, 2004 and 2019is given below -
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Constituency
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General Election Year
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Electors
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Voters
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Poll percentage
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Saharanpur
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2019|
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1722580
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-
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-
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2014
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1608833
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1194649
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74.26
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2009
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1298132
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821122
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63.25
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Kairana
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2019|
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1643934
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-
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-
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2014
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1531767
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1119747
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73.10
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2009
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1282551
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725732
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56.59
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Muzaffarnagar
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2019|
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1685594
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-
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-
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2014
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1588475
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1107765
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69.74
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2009
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1370117
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745827
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54.44
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Bijnor
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2019|
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1651105
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-
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-
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2014
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1562081
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1060410
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67.88
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2009
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1287070
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708078
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55.01
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Meerut
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2019|
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1872146
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-
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-
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2014
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1764388
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1113671
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63.12
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2009
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1508788
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727711
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48.23
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Baghpat
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2019|
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1592297
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-
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-
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2014
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1505175
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1004766
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66.75
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2009
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1280602
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613748
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47.93
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Ghaziabad
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2019|
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2656779
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-
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-
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2014
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2357553
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1342471
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56.94
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2009
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1831688
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829823
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45.30
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Gautam Buddha Nagar
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2019|
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2241247
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-
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-
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2014
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1986109
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1199365
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60.39
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2009
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1522397
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738984
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48.54
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Total in first phase
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2019|
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15065682
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-
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Source - ECI websiteSource - CEO  website; Electors as on 31-01-2019
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
CCEA approves "Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development" scheme of Prasar Bharti
Rs. 1054.52 Crores provided for 3 year period till 2020
DD ArunPrabha Channel for North East to be launched
FM Radio expansion at 206 places
Six 10 KW FM transmitters along Indo Nepal and J&K Border to be set up
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today gave its approval to the Proposal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting regarding PrasarBharati's "Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development" scheme at a cost of Rs.1054.52 crore for 3 years from 2017-18 to 2019-20. Out of Rs. 1054.52 Crore, an amount of Rs. 435.04 Crore is approved for the continuing schemes of All India Radio and an amount of Rs 619.48 Crore is approved for the schemes of Doordarshan. The continuing schemes of AIR and Doordarshan are at different stages of implementation and are scheduled to be completed in phases.
Provisions have been kept for modernisation of existing equipment/facilities in studios which are essential to sustain the ongoing activities and also for High Definition Television  transmitters at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Setting up of Digital Terrestrial Transmitters  at 19 locations and Digitization of Studios at 39 locations, DSNG  Vans at 15 locations and Upgradation of Earth Stations at 12 locations have also been approved. The cabinet also approved the launch of DD ArunPrabha Channel from Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh to fulfil the aspirations of people of North East Region. In addition to this, 1,50,000 DTH sets have been approved for distribution in different states in the country which will help people in the border, remote, tribal and LWE areas to watch Doordarshan's DTH programmes.
For All India Radio, the Scheme provides for FM expansion at 206 places, digitalisation of studios at 127 places are envisaged. FM expansion programme will benefit 13% additional population of the country to listen the AIR programmes. Besides 10 KW FM transmitters would be set up along Indo-Nepal Border while 10KW FM transmitters would be set up in J&K Border. These will significantly improve the Radio and TV coverage along the border areas.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, taking a cue from Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, all of us should unhesitatingly speak and work in Hindi
The Minister Presides over the Joint Meeting of Hindi Salahakar Samiti for Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences
Science Ministries are ready to hire Good Experts for quality translation of Science Journals and Magazines and other documents
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh has emphasised the importance of translation of Science literature including Science Journals and Magazines for the benefit of students and scholars who wish to undertake courses in Hindi medium or other vernacular languages.
Presiding over the joint meeting of the Hindi Salahkar Samiti for Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh said, after the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the meetings are happening at regular intervals with measurable and visible outcomes.
Dr Jitendra Singh pointed out to Rajya Sabha MP Sangeeta Yadav and members of the Hindi Salahakar Samiti that Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr M Ravichandran, Secretary, DST Shri S. Chandrasekhar, Secretary DSIR, Dr N.Kalaiselvi, Secretary, DBT Dr Rajesh Gokhale are from non-Hindi background, but they always prefer to speak and encourage work in Hindi.
The Minister also suggested that the meetings of the Hindi Salahakar Samiti Sub-committees constituted on his suggestion should be held every third month with selected theme and later on the review meeting should take into account the outcomes of such meetings.
He also asked the members of the Committee to suggest some good experts who can be engaged by the Science Ministries for quality translation of Science Journals, Magazines and other documents.
Dr Jitendra Singh pointed out that in October this year, Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah launched the MBBS course books in Hindi – making Madhya Pradesh the first State to offer medical education in the language.
Shah called the initiative a moment of “renaissance and reconstruction” for the education sector in India.
Pointing out that languages bind people, never break them away unless they are forcibly implemented, Dr Jitendra Singh said, all of us should relentlessly work both for mother tongue and the official language Hindi, and should make an endeavor to learn more languages.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that he will take the issue of non-continuation of Hindi Teachers in North Eastern States, which were appointed at the behest of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He said, a large number of youth from the region are working in the Tourism and Aviation Sectors and the knowledge of Hindi has helped them secure the jobs.
The Minister observed, when the language is linked with jobs or vocations, it finds its own path of growth and development.
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Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Bihar and Jharkhand
The Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operation on a prominent road construction contractor in Bihar and Jharkhand. The search action was initiated on 27.10.2021 at various premises located in Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and West Bengal.
The searches revealed that the group has been suppressing its profits by inflating expenses on purchase of materials. Such excess material is sold in the market in cash but cash so generated remains unaccounted.
It has been also found that the group has indulged in obtaining accommodation entries for inflating other business expenses. Incriminating documents such as handwritten diaries have been seized from the premises of commission agents who have been assisting the assessee group in these dubious practices. These seized documents carry evidences of unaccounted cash generation and movement of material. The search operation has further revealed that the group is also suppressing contractual receipts and service income. It was further seen that the group is not maintaining proper books of accounts, including supporting documents like bills and vouchers.
Various incriminating documents recovered and seized during the search indicate the movement of unaccounted cash between different locations for its investment in immovable properties at various locations and cash expenses of personal nature. It has been detected during the search operation that the commission agents and suppliers of bogus bills have also evaded tax on crores of income as they have indulged in providing accommodation entries to other parties as well.
The search action has resulted in seizure of unaccounted cash of Rs 5.71 crore. Ten bank lockers have been placed under restraint. Investment made in fixed deposits, etc. of about Rs. 60 crore is under verification. The search action has led to the detection of unaccounted income to the tune of about Rs. 100 crore.
Further investigations are in progress.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Government announces Excise Duty reduction on Petrol and Diesel on the eve of Diwali
Excise duty on Petrol and Diesel to be reduced by Rs. 5 and Rs. 10 respectively from tomorrow
Prices of Petrol and Diesel will come down accordingly
The reduction in excise duty on diesel will be double that of petrol and will come as a boost to the farmers during the upcoming Rabi season
States urged to reduce VAT on Petrol & Diesel to give relief to consumers
Government of India has taken a significant decision of reducing Central Excise Duty on Petrol & Diesel by Rs. 5 and Rs. 10 respectively from tomorrow. Prices of petrol & diesel will thus come down accordingly.
The reduction in excise duty on diesel will be double that of petrol. The Indian farmers have, through their hard work, kept the economic growth momentum going even during the lockdown phase and the massive reduction in excise on diesel will come as a boost to the farmers during the upcoming Rabi season.
In recent months, crude oil prices have witnessed a global upsurge. Consequently, domestic prices of petrol and diesel had increased in recent weeks exerting inflationary pressure. The world has also seen shortages and increased prices of all forms of energy. The Government of India has made efforts to ensure that there is no energy shortage in the country and that commodities such as petrol and diesel are available adequately to meet our requirements.
Driven by the enterprising ability of India’s aspirational population, the Indian economy has witnessed a remarkable turnaround post the COVID-19 induced slowdown. All sectors of the economy – be it manufacturing, services or agriculture – are experiencing significant upward economic activity.
To give a further fillip to the economy, the Government of India has decided to significantly reduce the excise duty on diesel and petrol.
The reduction in excise duty on Petrol and Diesel will also boost consumption and keep inflation low, thus helping the poor and middle classes. Today’s decision is expected to further spur the overall economic cycle.
States are also urged to commensurately reduce VAT on Petrol and diesel to give relief to consumers.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
In RMS 2022-23, 161.95 LMT wheat procured from 11 states 
Wheat procurement in RMS 2022-23 has so far benefitted 14.70 Lakh farmers with an MSP value of Rs. 32,633.71 Crore
Wheat procurement under the central pool is progressing in Rabi Marketing Season 2022-23 in the States/UTs of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, J and K, Gujarat, Bihar, and Rajasthan.
Upto 01.05.2022, a quantity of 161.95 LMT of wheat has been procured, benefiting over 14.70 Lakh farmers with an MSP value of Rs. 32,633.71 crore.
Wheat Procurement in RMS 2022-23 /
As on 02.05.2022
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State/UT
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Quantity of wheat Procured 
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No of farmers benefitted
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MSP value 
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PUNJAB
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|
8910562
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737264
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17954.78
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HARYANA
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3724040
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|
282424
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|
7503.94
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|
UTTAR PARDESH
|
|
147554
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|
35257
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|
297.32
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|
MADHYA PARDESH
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|
3404248
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|
413306
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|
6859.56
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|
BIHAR
|
|
1704
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|
318
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|
3.43
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|
RAJASTHAN
|
|
749
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|
84
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|
1.51
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|
UTTRAKHAND
|
|
907
|
|
227
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|
1.83
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CHANDIGARH
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|
3165
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|
379
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|
6.38
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|
GUJARAT
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|
6
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|
3
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|
0.01
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|
HIMACHAL PR.
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|
2225
|
|
720
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4.48
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J & K
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|
232
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|
51
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0.47
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TOTAL
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16195391.14
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1470033
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32633.71
Paddy procurement under the central pool is progressing smoothly in Kharif Marketing Season  2021-22, in various procuring States/ UTs.
Upto 01.05.2022, a quantity of 760.94 LMT of Paddy  has been procured, benefiting 109.58 Lac farmers with an MSP value of Rs.1,49,144.23 crore.
State-wise Paddy Procurement in KMS 2021-22 /As on 02.05.2022
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State/UT
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Quantity of Paddy Procured 
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No of farmers benefitted
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MSP value 
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Andhra Pradesh
|
|
4377651
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|
602991
|
|
8580.20
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|
Telangana
|
|
6941614
|
|
1071098
|
|
13605.56
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|
Assam
|
|
221427
|
|
27460
|
|
434.00
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|
Bihar
|
|
4490319
|
|
642225
|
|
8801.03
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|
Chandigarh
|
|
27286
|
|
1956
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|
53.48
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|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
9201000
|
|
2105972
|
|
18033.96
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|
Gujarat
|
|
121865
|
|
25081
|
|
238.86
|
|
Haryana
|
|
5530596
|
|
310083
|
|
10839.97
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|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
27628
|
|
5851
|
|
54.15
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|
Jharkhand
|
|
753394
|
|
139359
|
|
1476.65
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|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
40520
|
|
8724
|
|
79.42
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|
Karnataka
|
|
218681
|
|
73174
|
|
428.61
|
|
Kerala
|
|
480614
|
|
170122
|
|
942.00
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
4582610
|
|
661756
|
|
8981.92
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|
Maharashtra
|
|
1337891
|
|
471438
|
|
2622.27
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|
Odisha
|
|
5724195
|
|
1293540
|
|
11219.42
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|
Puducherry
|
|
336
|
|
84
|
|
0.66
|
|
Punjab
|
|
18728335
|
|
933263
|
|
36707.54
|
|
NEF 
|
|
31249
|
|
14572
|
|
61.25
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|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
3340314
|
|
500057
|
|
6547.02
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
6553029
|
|
947326
|
|
12843.94
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|
Uttrakhand
|
|
1155464
|
|
78798
|
|
2264.71
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
2200620
|
|
872889
|
|
4313.22
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|
Rajasthan
|
|
7357
|
|
563
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|
14.42
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|
Total
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76093995
|
|
10958382
|
|
149144.23